Suzuki · Adventure

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 specifications

Suzuki · Adventure

Suzuki lists 534 lb curb weight, a 33.7 in seat, a 61.2 in wheelbase, 6.5 in of ground clearance and a 5.3 gal tank, with a Tokico four-piston front brake and a Nissin two-piston rear. That weight is 24 lb more than Honda's Africa Twin at 510 lb and 6 lb less than Triumph's Tiger 1200 at 540 lb. The seat is tall, so shorter riders should try it.

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Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Suzuki V-Strom 1050
Specification	Value
Model year	2027
Engine	1037cc (63.3 cu. In.), 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 90° V-twin
Displacement	1037cc
Bore x stroke	100.0x66.0 mm
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Transmission	6-speed constant mesh
Front brake	Tokico, 4-piston calipers, twin disc
Seat height	33.7 in
Wheelbase	61.2 in
Fuel capacity	5.3 gal
Ground clearance	6.5 in
Starting MSRP	$15,699
Class	Adventure
Fuel system	Fuel injection, Ride-by-Wire equipped
Final drive	Chain, O-ring type, RK525SMOZ8, 116 links
Front suspension	Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear suspension	Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped
Rear brake	Nissin, 2-piston, single disc
Wet weight (curb)	534 lb
Starter	Electric
Lubrication	Wet sump
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate type
Ignition	Electronic ignition (transistorized)
Headlight	LED
Tail light	LED
Length x width	89.2x37.0 in
Warranty	12-month unlimited mileage limited warranty

Numbers for a big road-going adventure bike

The 6.5 in of clearance is modest for an off-road bike.

Electronics and what SIRS does

That is a useful feature for a touring bike that carries luggage and a passenger, and it is why a V-Strom 1050 feels different loaded and unloaded. The fueling comment, real control off the bottom at slow speed, is important on a big V-twin off-road or in a parking lot.

Size and seat height

The V-Strom 1050 is tall and long. Its 33.7 in seat is 1.2 in higher than the V-Strom 800's 32.5 in and its 61.2 in wheelbase is 1.6 in longer than the 800's 59.6 in. It weighs 534 lb, 42 lb more than the 800, and holds the same 5.3 gal of fuel.

Ground clearance is 6.5 in against the 800's 7.3 in, which is a reminder that the bigger bike is the road-going one. A shorter rider should sit on one before buying.

V-Strom 1050 against the Africa Twin and Tiger 1200

Honda's Africa Twin and Triumph's Tiger 1200 are the closest large adventure rivals.

Suzuki V-Strom 1050 — specification reference

2027 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE: equipment and specifications

The V-Strom 1050DE is Suzuki's off-road-leaning big adventure bike, with 21-inch and 17-inch spoked wheels and long-travel suspension. Bikenrider says its 236 kg wet weight limits it on hard technical trails, and Suzuki asks $16,649.

Total Motorcycle says increased ground clearance, 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke-style wheels wrapped in Dunlop Adventure tires and long-travel suspension equip the 1050DE to explore gravel roads and dirt trails, that the rider and pillion seats are independently designed for comfortable firmness on long rides, and that the throttle-body integrated idle speed control underpins a Low RPM Assist feature that adjusts idle during standing starts and low-speed riding.

Suzuki’s Load Dependent Control description uses IMU information and hydraulic brake pressure to learn braking deceleration as cargo or passenger load changes. That function is not a direct weighing scale.

Motorcycle News says the brakes are linked to maintain balance and minimize stopping distance, and that they also have SIRS, the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, a system that calculates how much weight is on the bike from solo to fully loaded.

The report says the brakes are good, the engine strong and well fueled, and that Suzuki's latest Bosch six-axis IMU, the brains behind SIRS, comes with a full electronics package.

The reviewer adds that the fueling is a strong point and gives the rider a real sense of control both off the bottom at slow speed and winding it on, and that the engine makes the bike engaging with character you are unlikely to tire of.

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro; 1160cc; 540 lb; Adjustable 33.46 / 34.52 in; $22,095.

Model-year range: 2024–2027
Compared editions: 3
Specification entries: 24
Entries that differ: 0

2027 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 questions

What is SIRS on the Suzuki V-Strom 1050?

Motorcycle News describes the Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, driven by a Bosch six-axis IMU, which calculates how much weight is on the bike, from solo to fully loaded.

How tall is the V-Strom 1050?

Suzuki lists a 33.7 in seat, a 61.2 in wheelbase and 6.5 in of ground clearance. The bike weighs 534 lb at the curb with a 5.3 gal tank.

New vs used

2027 Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE: equipment and specifications.

The V-Strom 1050DE is Suzuki's off-road-leaning big adventure bike, with 21-inch and 17-inch spoked wheels and long-travel suspension. Bikenrider says its 236 kg wet weight limits it on hard technical trails, and Suzuki asks $16,649.

Bikenrider rode the 2026 bike for six days on dirt and tarmac and says the most significant update is a fully adjustable KYB suspension front and rear, replacing the previous semi-active system that many riders found overly conservative.

It says hardcore enduro riders will still find the 236 kg wet weight a limiting factor on truly demanding technical trails, and compares it with Yamaha's Ténéré 700 as a different class in weight and power, with significantly more touring comfort and technology.

Total Motorcycle says increased ground clearance, 21-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke-style wheels wrapped in Dunlop Adventure tires and long-travel suspension equip the 1050DE to explore gravel roads and dirt trails, that the rider and pillion seats are independently designed for comfortable firmness on long rides, and that the throttle-body integrated idle speed control underpins a Low RPM Assist feature that adjusts idle during standing starts and low-speed riding.

Model-year range: 2024–2027
Compared editions: 3
Specification entries: 24
Entries that differ: 0

The Suzuki V-Strom 1050 is Suzuki's adventure bike, a 1,037cc liquid-cooled DOHC 90-degree V-twin with a six-speed gearbox, an inverted fork and Tokico four-piston front calipers. Suzuki prices the 2027 model at $15,699.

At $15,699 it costs $500 more than the Africa Twin at $15,199 and $3,296 less than Ducati's DesertX at $18,995, and $6,396 less than Triumph's Tiger 1200 at $22,095. BMW's F 800 GS is $10,995. The Suzuki is the cheapest of the large adventure bikes listed.

Motorcycle News's account of SIRS shows the system does real work. Linked brakes balance the front and rear, and the Bosch six-axis IMU measures how much weight is on the bike, from solo to fully loaded. So the brake and stability control can adjust. That is a useful feature for a touring bike that carries luggage and a passenger, and it is why a V-Strom 1050 feels different loaded and unloaded.

The fueling comment, real control off the bottom at slow speed, is important on a big V-twin off-road or in a parking lot.